"1759" Martha Washington "Quarter", Judd-2116, Pollock-2082, Low
R.7, MS62 NGC. 5.8 grams. The obverse has a portrait of Martha
Washington facing right, while the reverse shows a view of Mount
Vernon. Struck in cupronickel-copper (multi-layer composite).
Struck from the so-called "nonsense dies" without a specified
denomination. Dime-sized and half dollar-size pieces were also
produced. USPatterns.com states: "It is believed to be the first
metallurgical trials [circa 1965] using the current cupro-nickel
clad planchets. The Martha Washington obverse was designed by
Edward R. Grove and the reverse is by Philip Fowler." Varieties are
known with and without Grove's initials beneath Washington's
shoulder. This is the variety without initials. A lustrous and
lightly toned piece with a sharp strike on the portrait.From The Troy Wiseman Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 62298)